1. Introduction

AI Maze Generator ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and encrypted password (or OAuth provider information for Google sign-in).
User-Generated Content: Maze preferences, saved mazes, achievement progress, and leaderboard data.
Communications: When you contact us via email, we collect your email address and message content.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site, mazes played, game mode preferences.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address, screen resolution.
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: Provide, maintain, and improve our maze generation and gaming services.
Personalization: Save your preferences, track achievements, display leaderboard rankings.
Analytics: Understand usage patterns, optimize performance, and improve user experience.
Communication: Respond to inquiries, send service updates, and provide customer support.
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality, authentication, and security.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks usage patterns and site performance.
Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense delivers relevant ads (see Section 6).
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, language, and customization choices.

For detailed information about our cookie usage, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Storage Location

User data is stored in Cloudflare D1 (SQLite-based distributed database). Game state and progress may be stored in your browser's local storage for offline functionality.

5.2 Security Measures

Passwords are hashed and encrypted using industry-standard algorithms
HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Regular security audits and updates
Limited employee access to personal data
Automatic session timeout for inactive accounts

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics may collect information about your device, browsing behavior, and demographics. Learn more at Google Privacy Policy.

6.2 Google AdSense

We display ads through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.

6.3 Google OAuth

If you sign in with Google, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google. We do not store your Google password. See Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Object: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

Know: What personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

7.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at support@ai-mazegenerator.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not create an account or provide personal information.

Parents/guardians can use our site with children without creating accounts. The maze generator and online player work without registration. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

Your account is active
Needed to provide services you've requested
Required to comply with legal obligations
Necessary to resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We use Cloudflare's global network, which implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent site notice.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Email: support@ai-mazegenerator.com
Contact Page: Contact Us

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